Quotes & Analysis

• ‘Colours fairer painted their foul ends‘ — Prospero

  • Prospero’s metaphor encompasses the idea of manipulation.
  • Oxymoron of fairer and foul indicates that Antonio understood the importance of manipulation and image in politics.
  • He made the foul deal seem fairer by getting King Alonso on board and highlighting to the people of Milan that Prospero had neglected them.
• ‘For your advancements‘ —Antonio

  • Antonio’s antagonism is highlighted when he manipulates and encourages Sebastian to commit regicide and kill his brother , King Alonso while sleeping.